Shell eggs not processed to destroy salmonellae – Safe handling instruction.

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Shell eggs that have not been specifically processed to destroy all live salmonellae before distribution to the consumer shall require that the retail establishments include the following safe handling statement on the label of the shell egg container:

SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTION: To prevent illness from bacteria: keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly.

Added by Laws 2002, c. 173, § 9, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002.


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